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BHM → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of Birmingham's urban center immediately after departure and a clear view of the iconic Talladega Superspeedway during the cruise phase.
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Downtown Birmingham
Clear views of the Vulcan Statue and the city's skyline shortly after takeoff from BHM.
Talladega Superspeedway
The massive, world-famous tri-oval racing track is highly visible from cruising altitude.
Lake Logan Martin
A sprawling reservoir featuring numerous islands and complex, jagged shorelines.
ATL Approach
Excellent views of the massive Hartsfield-Jackson terminal complex and parallel runways during landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. Have your camera ready within the first 5 minutes for Birmingham's skyline and roughly 15 minutes in for the Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ruffner Mountain
A large urban nature preserve and mining history site located just north of the airport path.
Talladega National Forest
Dense woodland and the rolling terrain of the southern Appalachian foothills.
Coosa River
Scenic views of the winding river and the northern reaches of Logan Martin Lake.
Buckhead Skyline
Distant views of Atlanta's northern business district during the initial descent.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to see the sunrise over the Appalachian ridges. This side is also better for spotting the northern Atlanta suburbs like Marietta and Kennesaw during the arrival sequence.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 216 km (134 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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